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Re:Use of Bitcoin causes around 22 megatons in CO2 emissions... by the_trapper on Friday June 14, 2019 @09:14AM (#20182667)
Between the environmental impact mentioned here and the meteoric rise of ransomware that crypto currency has caused, I have a hard time believing that it is a net positive overall.
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Re:Use of Bitcoin causes around 22 megatons in CO2 emissions... by ForHackernews on Friday June 14, 2019 @10:06AM (#20183101)
Hey, don't forget all the child porn sales and tax evasion! It would be socially irresponsible of us to oppose a new technology with so many wonderful use-cases.
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